1001 Wines You Must Taste Before You Die

This highly opinionated, addictively browsable compilation of 1,001 "must try" wines offers the most enjoyable drinking experience for novice and connoisseur alike. Included in the list are classics as well as groundbreaking new up-and-comers from all major regions of the world. Divided into four sections: red, white, sparkling, and fortified wines. The informed selections offer a complete history of the most famous vintages as well as introducing the daring new blends and varietals that are exciting the cognoscenti. Special attention is paid to the world’s classic wine regions like Napa, Chianti, Barolo, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, but the book also takes very seriously recently established areas like Rioja or Australia’s Barossa Valley. Also, the book examines emerging regions just finding their place on the oenological map, like Argentina’s Mendoza, which can provide enormous pleasure at a reasonable price. Each entry comes with an authoritative yet opinionated description of its origin, history, and character as well as anecdotes about the winemakers, the vineyard and the region. This book will immediately appeal to wine fans everywhere and will be a perfect gift item.

Customer Reviews:

I've Got A Lot Of Tasting To Do

By Alan Gettis "Author of The Happiness Solution... - January 5, 2009

I don't think I'm going to get to all 1001 wines before I die. But this book will help me choose the ones I do get to. Filled with great photos, lots of history, and all the facts you want to know about wine, this is an excellent book for both novices and knowledgable wine drinkers.

The only book on Wine you'll ever need

By Mr. Anthony G. Beech - July 10, 2010

Over the years I've collected many books on wine (having been in the Wine Trade for a long time). Now retired I can re-read and buy new ones.
This book is thick and heavy,but contains all you need to know about not only the 1001 wines in it,but also the vineyard,history,proprietor,winemaker
and how the wine was made.Most importantly it tells you what it tastes like,and recommends other vintages of the same wine and also recommends
other wines similar in style and price.And there are lots of photos either of the vineyard,estate or product.It does refer mainly to high end and expensive
wines but does contain details of many,many affordable wines.Written in a non-technical style,it is not only very readable,but a must have reference book.
Enjoy the book and the wines in it!

Must have book

By Wayne Nicklin - February 28, 2013

This becomes an exciting book to just jump in and search as you will. Almost a reference book. Can look up and see producers you won't normally find. This is a must have.